National Republican., 1887-12-10

The final session OF the greatest Evan
gelical Alliance ever held in the United
states was held at the First Congregational
Church yesterday. Having considered in the
two preceding sessions the perils OF the ma
tlon and the Christian Church, the subject
considered was "Co.operation." How to
best avert the threatening perils arising from
the saloon, the contest between labor aud
capital, and the estrangement OF the poor
from the churches were discussed.
After prayer Mr.. Dodge introduced Rev.
DR.. Chamberlain, OF New York, who read
apaper on Necessity OF Cooperation"
prepared by Dr. Il. L. Storrs, Of Brooklyn,
who was prevented from attending by sick
ness.
The paper, which was very interesting
and lengthy, proved that successful mis-.
sion work was the result Of CO operation.
Bishop 8. Harris, OF Michigan, then
spoke on the same subject, saying he felt
that cooperation was the great need OF the
hour. The dangers were oId, but owing to
the rapidly concentrating force OF large
cities aud the vast army OF immigrants
coming to our shores, there was greater
danger to the church and state than ever
before. The public schools were in danger
from ntramUntausm, AMI CHRISTIANS
Socialism bad been brought to the Ameri.
can shores, conspiting against wealth,
property, and indiyiiuil lib,rty, the rem.
tdy for which lay In the Gospel aud e1ucA
tior. Tue disease was apparent, the rem
edy plain-co.operation
Rev. DR.. GLADDEN., OF Columbus, Ohio,
next spoke on the subject, AMI recon
merded hand to.hand fight with sin by
Iersonal visitation In the cities.
Rev. DIR. q. L. Post, Of Beyruth, Syria,
and a member OF the American Missionary
Society, spoke at length on the future OF
the church, outlined the work of the for
eign missionary, AMI referred to the strange
fact that the historical places where Christ.
ianity first saw the light Of day were now
hnrrowirg in the depths of pagauisrn.
There was danger that Christianity would
GiIaptea from this land unless strong co
operative means were taken to fight the
evils Of socialism and anarchy. The work
Of the foreign missionary WIS greatly
handicapped by denominationalism, which,
after pasans had been converted by the
missionaries, told the heathens they were
not saved unless they Joined that partlcu
lar denomination. The speaker implored
bis hearers to throw away denomination
alism, and take up Christianity.
Rev. DR.. Phillip Shaft, OF New York, was
Introduced as the "father Of the Evaugeli-
cal Alliance" and referred to the growth
Of evaDgelicaDism, after which Rev. DR..
Clark, Of the American Home Missionary
Society, spoke Of the great work done by
the society In the far west, which he also
said was retarded by the want OF coopera-
tion among the churches. Rev. DR.. Bayson,
Of Huntsville, Ala, made strong plea for
unity IN religious work, and was followed
by the Rev. DR.. johnson, Of London, Eug.
land, now on visit to this country as the
organizing secretary OF the Pan Missionary
Society, who strongly advocated union ol
all the missionary societies, all which would
soon be followed by union Of churches.
At the conclusion OF the morning session
the alliance, headed by President Dodge,
Rev. Drs. Newman and Green, Bishop Nc.
Gosh, and Bishop Harries, proceeded to the
white house, whtre the President and Mrs
Cleveland received them.
The reception took place in the east
room, where the party was awaited by the
President and Mrs. Cleveland. When al
been ushered in, President Dodge, OF the
alliance, advanced and thus addressed Pres
ffr' Hho mas endeared herself to every one in
We aan anq herH &aI whom mo we all revere aud love
"hhout otnomiDational differences
Inc President then responded In these
words: 's'e
MT. President. Ladies', aId Ge1remcu: Am
E,au san " meet SO large q deleg ition from the
EVspeelcal Alliance Of the Uuitei States I
uhueis'hnd the purpose of this alliance 10 be
Tue application of Christian rules of q Indnot
mo,,to one Problems AMI exisenci.s Of social aud
such q movement canno. fail to produce the
inost Vainaole results. All must admit that the
ieCeptlOh OF Inc teachings of Cnristianlty re-.
suits IN the purest patriotism, iu the most
~, ehsiupuIous hfellty 70 public trust. and In the
,st pest We OF citizenship. Those who manage
means reminded that the law OF God dem ,nds
lhat lhey should be courageously true IL the
,ba h.eress OF me people and that the Ruler OF
tne universe VIII req lire of them a strict ac.
e count OF their Stewardship; The people, too,
s are TINS taught that their happiness ani wei.
regard for the interest of common broshers
hood and that the success of goyerpmant
y,,In 6y ne people depends upon the morality, the
am especially pleased to know that your
e en0tis are not cramped and limited by de.
afe fonnS lines Sand and that your credentials
Maniieslly, Il you seek to teach your country.
ant ~ fIoleTason 9N you yourselves must be toler
opinions OF each other you yourselves must he
liberal, and II you would teach them unsel6sb
n and natTint,gS you yourselves 'e must be unseaah
held you have entered to enlist the hearty co.
oberation Of all who believe in the value and
Yamyy nh 0i hGnrstian TEACHING and practice.
and generous spirit. will surely arrest the at
tention t,u. and respectful consideration Of your
crates Sv and your endeayors, conse-
exert powerful influence In the eniichte1
tains snd tbe Of our people IL
tutions, and In advancing the prosperIty and
greatness OF our beloved land. 'p'''' anu
AT the conclusion of the addresses the
several members OF the alliance were pre.
sented TO PRESIDENT and Mrs. Cleveland by
PRESIDENT Dodge. Among the first presented |
were Dr.. McCosh, Bishop Harris, Of Michi.
gam Dr. johnson, of London; Prof Post.
from Syria; and Drs. Rice, Tiffany, sam
small, pr. Royal, Of China, and the
famous DR.: Burchard, OF New York, whose
tnelgnt made him conspi uous object In |
Cleyeland's gaze fell on him, when he ad.
yanced, broad smile overspread their
features. Mrs. Cleveland made a severe
eiiort to restrain her laughter. The Presi.
qeht M stretched out both hands to welcome
GLAD to see you, Doctor" I" at which The en-.
tire audience laughed Dr. Burchard was
next cordially welcomed by Mrs. Cleveland
over TWO thousand delegates were pre.
sented to the President, the reception occu-